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Karl Wirsum
Bols de Fruit, by Laurent Schkolnyk

circa 2005

About the Item

Mezzotint on Lana paper Signed and numbered in pencil Image Size: 4.63 x 3.5 inches Edition : 90 copies in mint condition Laurent Schkolnyk is internationally recognized as a master of the mezzotint, a demanding printmaking technique known for its rich tonal qualities and subtle gradations. Born in Paris in 1953, Schkolnyk studied drawing and etching at the Beaux-Arts in Nantes, where he later specialized in mezzotint under the guidance of Paul Guimezanes. Schkolnyk is particularly acclaimed for his innovative three-color mezzotint prints. In this process, he creates three separate plates, each inked with a primary color-yellow, magenta red, and cyan blue. By carefully superimposing these transparent inks, he achieves a full spectrum of colors, from luminous whites and vibrant reds to deep, velvety blacks, without relying on black ink itself. His compositions, often still lifes, are marked by geometric precision, organic forms, and a harmonious interplay of color and light, reflecting influences from Italian painter Giorgio Morandi and Chinese decorative motifs. Schkolnyk’s works have been widely exhibited and are held in major public and private collections around the world, attesting to his status as one of the few contemporary masters of the mezzotint medium MUSEUM COLLECTIONS Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH Minneapolis Institute of Art, Minneapolis, MN Musée de l'Imprimerie, Nantes, France Portland Art Museum, Portland, OR Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los Angeles, CA The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, Achenbach Foundation for the Graphic Arts Cabinet Des Estampes de la Bibliotheque National, Paris
  • Creator:
    Karl Wirsum (1939, American)
  • Creation Year:
    circa 2005
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.63 in (11.77 cm)Width: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Palm Springs, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU308216335412

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